Farm Machine Operator

 

 

Are you a skilled equipment operator who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in keeping agricultural operations running smoothly?

As a Super-Sod Farm Labor/Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for operating a variety of mechanical farming equipment—from mowers and forklifts to sprayers and manual harvesting tools—to support all phases of sod production and harvesting. Your day-to-day will include equipment inspections and maintenance, assisting with construction and facility upkeep, and performing hands-on harvesting tasks. This is a dynamic role ideal for someone who thrives in an active, outdoor environment and values precision, safety, and teamwork in every task.  Under manager supervision, the Super-Sod Farm Labor/Machine Operator performs work of moderate difficulty in the operation of various mechanical farm equipment; performs related farm and harvesting work as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Operates various mechanical farming equipment used in agricultural production, such as mowers, forklifts, and sprayers as well as other manual harvesting equipment.
2. Performs inspection and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings, and facilities.
3. Participates in construction/maintenance projects.
4. May train new staff or act as lead worker.
5. May keep records and prepare reports.
6. Performs other related tasks related to agriculture harvesting as assigned by Farm Supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Competencies

1. Ethical Conduct.
2. Communication Proficiency.
3. Technical Capacity.
4. Organizational Skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work Environment

This job operates in exposure to direct sunlight and weather 90% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This employee requires full range of motion of arms and legs and requires constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.

 

Typical/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the Farm Manager, though typical hours of work Monday-Friday are:

Winter & Fall 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Spring & Summer 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM

 

Travel

Requires little to no travel time.

 

Required Education and Experience

1. Experience operating farm equipment, such as tractors, forklifts, or mowers.
2. Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
3. Bilingual skills are desired but not required
4. Must be 18 years of age or older.
5. Pre-employment drug screening required.

 

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